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> Freshening up an older 914-6 conversion:, Making a 914-6 Conversion your own
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post Mar 14 2022, 09:41 PM
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Trying to focus on things that need to get done so I can start the engine. Tackled most of the front trunk area. Fuel tank will be next. I DO NOT ever want to install a fresh air box again. New grill and seals make the finished product really nice. What a PITA to put back in, adjust and ensure paint doesn't get scratched.



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post Mar 14 2022, 09:44 PM
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So many boxes of new parts and I still make lists of things I missed.


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post Mar 15 2022, 07:41 AM
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post Mar 15 2022, 07:57 AM
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This really looks good great Dan!!
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post Mar 15 2022, 07:57 AM
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That really is a great colour! Re-assembly with new rubber seals, fun!!
Yeah ,don’t want to revisit fresh air box assembly, ever.
Looking awesome.
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post Mar 15 2022, 08:33 AM
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Thanks everyone! So excited to have my 914 back and all one color. It'll be nice to finish this up, drive and give my checkbook a break.
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post Mar 15 2022, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Mar 14 2022, 11:41 PM) *

Trying to focus on things that need to get done so I can start the engine. Tackled most of the front trunk area. Fuel tank will be next. I DO NOT ever want to install a fresh air box again. New grill and seals make the finished product really nice. What a PITA to put back in, adjust and ensure paint doesn't get scratched.
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So many boxes of new parts and I still make lists of things I missed.
QUOTE(Dion @ Mar 15 2022, 09:57 AM) *

That really is a great colour! Re-assembly with new rubber seals, fun!!
Yeah ,don’t want to revisit fresh air box assembly, ever.
Looking awesome.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) exactly my thoughts, what a great color!!! beauty for sure, it will be well worth all the work and effort you have into it. you may not have planned on this when you got this, but now it will be what you wanted it to be!
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post Mar 17 2022, 09:22 AM
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Progress stalled a bit yesterday in the path to starting the engine. I forgot the exhaust studs on a 2.7 are to long for barrel nuts. I don't want to stack washers so ordered up 12 correct length studs.



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post Mar 17 2022, 09:26 AM
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Provided some time to get headlight frames and lids installed. Pretty happy with gaps.

New lenses sure help with new paint.



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post Mar 17 2022, 09:30 AM
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Thanks all for the comments and encouragement! Correct this isn't the project I wanted to get into, but it'll turn out the way I want in the end.
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post Mar 17 2022, 10:25 AM
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Fresh paint makes it look fantastic!
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post Mar 17 2022, 11:34 AM
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Wonderful color. I really like blue on these cars.
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post Mar 17 2022, 01:02 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Mar 17 2022, 08:30 AM) *

Thanks all for the comments and encouragement! Correct this isn't the project I wanted to get into, but it'll turn out the way I want in the end.



Gaps look damn near perfect from the picture.
Such a great color! Can't wait to see this one finished. Congrats, Dan!
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post Mar 18 2022, 09:43 AM
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Last night got all new lights installed and working. New taillight housings and lenses, didn't know reverse lights were so bright!

Dropped some oil in the tank and cranked over the engine. Oil pressure built up very quickly.

I LOVE the High-TQ starter! Holy turnover Batman, it really spins the engine over with authority!

If I get the proper length exhaust studs shortly, hoping to fire this up next week.
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post Mar 25 2022, 09:36 AM
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Need a little help on this one; 914-6 Heater boxes installed last night, even connected the flappers and tubes.

The muffler seems to sit in the correct position, the muffler seam is roughly in line with the bottom of the body, but the tailpipe is really low. As-in, doesn't even exit through the valence.

I forgot to take a picture last night, but it's the same as it's always been.

Is this just a tailpipe thing? Or do I need to get a different muffler? I can reweld the tailpipe, but I think the muffler is SS.

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post Mar 25 2022, 09:41 AM
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Snagged a picture from @914043 thread (thanks!).

Looks like my muffler position is correct, but my tailpipe is weird. Ugh, I'll have to see about fixing that.

WTF? Why would someone use a tailpipe configured like that?

Here's how it should be:



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post Mar 25 2022, 09:13 PM
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Enjoyed reading the thread about your project. The car looks great. Good luck on the quest to getting it back on the road.
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post Mar 26 2022, 05:45 AM
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The muffler is likely off an 74 and up 911. The tail pipe comes out at a different angle.
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post Mar 26 2022, 11:44 AM
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The muffler is likely off an 74 and up 911. The tail pipe comes out at a different angle.


Thanks Ben, that makes sense. Mufflers aren't cheap so I'll likely just cut and weld the tip to be correct.

It's getting close to starting the engine.

Punch list to start:

Install fuel tank and pump
Install filter and accumulator assembly
Find new/better home for MSD 6A box

I think that's it, would be nice to hear it run again.
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post Mar 26 2022, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Mar 26 2022, 09:44 AM) *

QUOTE(mb911 @ Mar 26 2022, 04:45 AM) *

The muffler is likely off an 74 and up 911. The tail pipe comes out at a different angle.


Thanks Ben, that makes sense. Mufflers aren't cheap so I'll likely just cut and weld the tip to be correct.

It's getting close to starting the engine.

Punch list to start:

Install fuel tank and pump
Install filter and accumulator assembly
Find new/better home for MSD 6A box

I think that's it, would be nice to hear it run again.



Yup cut the tail pipe and you will be all set. PS I might be in the muffler business again in the not to distant future.
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